Elring 124.012 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 124.012 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for precise sealing in Volkswagen and Audi applications. With an installed thickness of 1.71 mm and an 80.5 mm diameter, it is specified for engines with piston protrusion from 1.11 mm to 1.2 mm.

Use this Elring 124.012 head gasket when you need a direct-fit sealing solution for Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, Golf, and Audi A3 engine service. It is a fitment-specific part, so matching piston protrusion and related engine measurements is essential before installation.

Key Features

• Elring part number 124.012 for engine cylinder head sealing applications
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for controlled compression and sealing consistency
• Installed thickness: 1.71 mm
• Diameter: 80.5 mm
• Three-hole specification for thickness selection
• Requires additional article 819.824
• Fits select Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, Golf, and Audi A3 applications

Detailed Description

This Elring MLS cylinder head gasket is engineered for engines that require a 1.71 mm installed thickness and 80.5 mm bore diameter. The gasket specification is tied to piston protrusion measurements from 1.11 mm to 1.2 mm, making it important to verify engine dimensions during head gasket replacement. For Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, and Audi A3 service, the Elring 124.012 provides the sealing profile needed for proper combustion chamber integrity and coolant/oil separation.

This part cross-references Victor Reinz 61-31980-20 and AP Exhaust 54787 for the same application.

Fitment

• Fits 1999-2006 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Notes: Installed Thickness 1.71 mm; Diameter 80.5 mm; Piston protrusion from 1.11 mm to 1.2 mm.
• Fits 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A. Notes: Installed Thickness 1.71 mm; Diameter 80.5 mm; Piston protrusion from 1.11 mm to 1.2 mm.
• Fits 2005 Volkswagen Golf, N/A.
• Fits 1997-1998 Volkswagen Golf, N/A.
• Fits 1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf, N/A. Notes: Installed Thickness 1.71 mm; Diameter 80.5 mm; Piston protrusion from 1.11 mm to 1.2 mm.
• Fits 1998-2001 Audi A3, N/A.

Installation Notes

Confirm cylinder head and block surfaces are clean, flat, and free of old gasket material before installation. Verify piston protrusion and select the correct thickness specification before assembly; this gasket is listed with a 1.71 mm installed thickness and a three-hole designation. Replace the required additional article 819.824 during service, and follow the engine manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening angles.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket is built to OE-style dimensional requirements for the listed Volkswagen and Audi applications. Always confirm engine code, bore size, and piston protrusion against the vehicle’s service data before final assembly.